Evan F. Moore

Carolina quarterback Cam Newton could have a winning smile at Super Bowl 50.

1 of these QBs is not like the others, and that’s OK

June 12, 2018 at 8:24 a.m.

Immediately after this week during the NFC championship game, we watched Cam Newton and his Carolina teammates hand out footballs to children. Something to admire, right? Apparently, that's not enough...

Former Pittsburgh receiver Antwaan Randle El (right), a Chicago-area native, says if he had to do it over again, he would not play football.

Randle El won’t be the last to regret playing football

June 11, 2018 at 12:28 p.m.

Many of our favorite pro athletes look to sports as a way out of an adverse situation. Some who play football are starting to realize the risks may have caught...

Black athletes in no-win situation with politics

June 12, 2018 at 8:05 a.m.

It has to be tough to be a black professional athlete these days. Some fans get wrapped up in their feelings when players such as LeBron James discuss topics outside...

Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith gives up a goal to Patrick Kane during the first period on March 19, 2017.

Hawks face hard choices if Kane investigation worsens

June 15, 2018 at 4:44 p.m.

When Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane danced in an inebriated manner at the team's Stanley Cup parade in 2010, many fans thought it was funny. They chalked it up to youthful...

Recently elected Hall of Famer Frank Thomas signs a baseball for David Potter of Bridgeport at SoxFest.

Thomas on Sox’s chances: ‘I wish they wouldn’t have stood pat’

June 15, 2018 at 4:42 p.m.

If it weren't for the Boys & Girls Club, Frank Thomas might not be a baseball Hall of Famer. The former White Sox slugger said he owes a great deal...

Like it or not, Jenner’s courage is praiseworthy

June 15, 2018 at 6:04 p.m.

Because ESPN put on a media blitz leading up to the ESPY awards Wednesday, I knew what would await me on social media regarding the most anticipated honoree of the...

Blackhawks' hopefuls, including defenseman Sam Jardine (center), scrimmage during Prospect Camp at Johnny's Ice House West on July 15.

Meet the next generation of Blackhawks

June 15, 2018 at 7:11 p.m.

In the aftermath of the Blackhawks trading fan favorites Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad, along with prized prospect Stephen Johns, the team's rabid fan base has to be wondering what...

Some missing the point on Serena Williams

June 15, 2018 at 6:37 p.m.

Everytime I step into a Chase Bank to make a transaction, I see advertisements of Serena Williams, the reigning champion in every tennis tournament worth discussing. When I see those...

Geoff Blum celebrates the White Sox's World Series win.

Sox fans share their brush with history from 2005

June 15, 2018 at 6:29 p.m.

Other than Chris Sale's pitching this season, one of the few things Sox fans have had to look forward to is the 10-year anniversary celebration of the 2005 World Series...

Where’s the respect for women’s sports?

June 16, 2018 at 10:00 p.m.

If you haven't noticed, Sky star Elena Delle Donne is having one hell of a start to the WNBA season. Last week she scored 45 points, which included making a...

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